In second grade we read text that are at our guided reading level. A good way to figure out if the book "fits" you is to use the 5 finger rule. What's that, you say? How to Choose “Just Right” Books 1. Look at the cover.
2. Read the title and the author.
3. Read the blurb in the back.
4. Flip through the book.
5. Read the first page.
6. Use the 5 Finger Rule.
0-1 Fingers—Too Easy
2-3 Fingers—Just Right
4-5 Fingers—Too Hard
Reading Reminders:
Look at the pictures
Point to each word
Does it look like a word you know?
Think about what makes sense
GOOD READERS...
Read every day
Use reading strategies
Think about what they read
Share and talk about what they read
This is the website link for Spelling City. All of the spelling lists for the year are already typed in. You may use this website to reinforce the spelling words for the week. You can find the list under my name. The spelling lists have taken up two pages so keep looking if you don't find it on the first page. There are games and spelling practice- have fun! Spelling City
Raz-Kids is a website that has an interactive on-line library. Raz-Kids helps students improve their reading skills as they listen for modeled fluency, read for practice, and check their comprehension with quizzes. Students should know their levels. This can be a way that students can do their reading homework assignment. When you log in please be sure to use rgamel
at the teacher's name, find your name on the class list and then begin! Raz-Kids
What's that, you say?
How to Choose “Just Right” Books
1. Look at the cover.
2. Read the title and the author.
3. Read the blurb in the back.
4. Flip through the book.
5. Read the first page.
6. Use the 5 Finger Rule.
Reading Reminders:
Look at the pictures
Point to each word
Does it look like a word you know?
Think about what makes sense
GOOD READERS...
Read every day
Use reading strategies
Think about what they read
Share and talk about what they read
This is the website link for Spelling City. All of the spelling lists for the year are already typed in. You may use this website to reinforce the spelling words for the week. You can find the list under my name. The spelling lists have taken up two pages so keep looking if you don't find it on the first page. There are games and spelling practice- have fun! Spelling City
Raz-Kids is a website that has an interactive on-line library. Raz-Kids helps students improve their reading skills as they listen for modeled fluency, read for practice, and check their comprehension with quizzes. Students should know their levels. This can be a way that students can do their reading homework assignment. When you log in please be sure to use
rgamel
at the teacher's name, find your name on the class list and then begin!
Raz-Kids
A terrific site is Between The Lions Between The Lions
Fiction Diana's Apples- Elements of a Story
Non-Fiction What's New Penguins?
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